What Does Medicare Cover

Medicare provides coverage for different types of care and treatment such as skilled nursing facility stays and hospice care. Assisted living is somewhat similar to those kinds of care because of the similar services that they provide. So it would…

Appendicitis affects over 200,000 people a year in the US. There are a few main causes for this common condition.   Viral or bacterial infections are two of the main reasons. The blockage of the appendix by stool, a tumor, a…

When it comes to vaccines, with the Tdap you get 3 for the price of 1.   It protects people from 3 horrible diseases. They are tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (also known as the whopping cough).  Though not necessarily common, these…

A pap smear is a test that can help detect cervical or vaginal cancer in the early stages. It can detect both cancer and precancer in the cervix. By detecting it early, there is a higher chance of successful treatment. …

High blood pressure (aka hypertension) affects millions of people in the US.   Hypertension is one of the main reasons why it can be a good idea to track your blood pressure at home. And one of the easiest ways to…

An endoscopy is a non-surgical procedure doctors use to examine a person’s digestive tract.   The procedure uses an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a small camera on the end of it. This tube and camera are then inserted…

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, commonly known as TENS units, can treat chronic pain by using a low voltage electric current. One popular use of these units is in treating back pain.  The unit is powered by either a battery or…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), colon cancer is one of the most common cancers around. In fact, in 2020 there were about 1.93 million cases around the world. This makes colon cancer the third most common cancer (behind…

Over-the-counter medications or, OTC drugs for short, are medications you do not need a doctor’s prescription for. You can easily purchase them at any pharmacy or even convenience store.   One of the most common types of OTC drugs people take…

Viagra, also known by its generic name, Sildenafil, is a well-known medication that treats erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a common condition that affects millions of men.  Now a very common question many have about this drug is, “Does Medicare…